Nothing confirmed the Phone (4b) will launch on July 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM BST / 3:30 PM IST . The launch is centered on India, where the handset has been listed on Flipkart . No UK or US availability has been announced, and a US release is not guaranteed . Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis confirmed the Phone (4b) sits below the Phone (4a) in the lineup, making it Nothing's cheapest handset yet .
Nothing has not disclosed official pricing. Reporting points to a rumored India price of around ₹25,000 (roughly $300) . For comparison, the Phone (4a) starts at £349 in the UK . The Phone (4b) could be up to about $52 cheaper than the Phone (4a) in India .
Nothing has not published a full spec sheet, but leaks and teasers point to the following:
| Component | Leaked Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (model SM6650) | |
| RAM | 8GB (in at least one variant) | |
| Display | 6.3-inch, 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate (rumored) | |
| Rear Camera | Single 50MP Sony LYT-710 sensor with OIS (rumored) | |
| Front Camera | 32MP (rumored) | |
| Battery | 5,500mAh or 6,000mAh with 33W fast charging (varies by leak) | |
| OS | Android 16 | |
| GPU | Adreno 810 |
A Geekbench listing for model number A009P, believed to be the Phone (4b), confirms the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and Android 16 .
Teaser sketches and official images show a familiar Nothing aesthetic:
The design keeps Nothing's premium visual identity while targeting a lower price point .
In June 2026, Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis confirmed that no new CMF Phone would launch in 2026, effectively canceling a successor to the CMF Phone 2 Pro (often referred to as the CMF Phone 3 Pro) . The reason: rising RAM and memory costs. Memory now accounts for over 50% of a smartphone's bill of materials, compared to a historical 10-15%, and RAM expenses alone can exceed the combined cost of the processor and display .
Evangelidis explained: "We were working on a successor, but with memory prices where they are right now, we can't build a phone that feels like a genuine step forward at a price that makes sense for CMF."
The Phone (4b) is Nothing's practical response to that gap. By creating a new "b" tier below the Phone (4a), Nothing introduces a cheaper entry point under its main Phone branding while the CMF line sits out . Buyers who would have looked at a new CMF model in 2026 now have the Phone (4b) as the most likely low-cost Nothing option .
| Tier | Device | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range | Phone (4a) | Existing; starts at £349 in the UK |
| Budget entry | Phone (4b) | Launches July 7 |
| Ultra-budget / CMF | CMF Phone 3 Pro / successor to CMF Phone 2 Pro | Canceled for 2026 |
The Phone (4b) absorbs the role of a low-cost Nothing device in 2026, giving buyers a cheaper alternative below the Phone (4a) while the CMF Phone line remains on hold due to RAM and memory cost pressures .
Nothing confirmed the Phone (4b) will launch on July 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM BST / 3:30 PM IST . The launch is centered on India, where the handset has been listed on Flipkart . No UK or US availability has been announced, and a US release is not guaranteed . Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis confirmed the Phone (4b) sits below the Phone (4a) in the lineup, making it Nothing's cheapest handset yet .
Nothing has not disclosed official pricing. Reporting points to a rumored India price of around ₹25,000 (roughly $300) . For comparison, the Phone (4a) starts at £349 in the UK . The Phone (4b) could be up to about $52 cheaper than the Phone (4a) in India .
Nothing has not published a full spec sheet, but leaks and teasers point to the following:
| Component | Leaked Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (model SM6650) | |
| RAM | 8GB (in at least one variant) | |
| Display | 6.3-inch, 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate (rumored) | |
| Rear Camera | Single 50MP Sony LYT-710 sensor with OIS (rumored) | |
| Front Camera | 32MP (rumored) | |
| Battery | 5,500mAh or 6,000mAh with 33W fast charging (varies by leak) | |
| OS | Android 16 | |
| GPU | Adreno 810 |
A Geekbench listing for model number A009P, believed to be the Phone (4b), confirms the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and Android 16 .
Teaser sketches and official images show a familiar Nothing aesthetic:
The design keeps Nothing's premium visual identity while targeting a lower price point .
In June 2026, Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis confirmed that no new CMF Phone would launch in 2026, effectively canceling a successor to the CMF Phone 2 Pro (often referred to as the CMF Phone 3 Pro) . The reason: rising RAM and memory costs. Memory now accounts for over 50% of a smartphone's bill of materials, compared to a historical 10-15%, and RAM expenses alone can exceed the combined cost of the processor and display .
Evangelidis explained: "We were working on a successor, but with memory prices where they are right now, we can't build a phone that feels like a genuine step forward at a price that makes sense for CMF."
The Phone (4b) is Nothing's practical response to that gap. By creating a new "b" tier below the Phone (4a), Nothing introduces a cheaper entry point under its main Phone branding while the CMF line sits out . Buyers who would have looked at a new CMF model in 2026 now have the Phone (4b) as the most likely low-cost Nothing option .
| Tier | Device | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range | Phone (4a) | Existing; starts at £349 in the UK |
| Budget entry | Phone (4b) | Launches July 7 |
| Ultra-budget / CMF | CMF Phone 3 Pro / successor to CMF Phone 2 Pro | Canceled for 2026 |
The Phone (4b) absorbs the role of a low-cost Nothing device in 2026, giving buyers a cheaper alternative below the Phone (4a) while the CMF Phone line remains on hold due to RAM and memory cost pressures .